Jan 11th-12th Super Bomb or Super Bummed?

[CPcantmeasuresnow]

51 minutes ago, sussexcountyobs said:

Yup. Anthony is great. He never, ever gives up hope. He needs to change his name back to MetsFanforLife. We had better luck.

I agree totally. Since he changed his name to MJO five of the last six winters have been bad, three of the six all time top ten bad.
 

I can't stand the Mutts, but I want that name back. It may be the only thing that can save us. 

He also used snow88 way back in the day. I think that name brought us our best winters. There's an obvious correlation and powers at work that he may not even be aware of.

 

[dseagull]

2 minutes ago, jm1220 said:

Was probably intended to be humorous but inappropriate especially given how fast BS gets spread on social media these days, and then people twist into misinformation. Then the panic headlines “NWS predicts up to 40” of snow this weekend”. I knew the zonked up GFS runs with 20+ amounts would be everywhere and sure enough. 

Bingo.  Inappropriate post.   The risks aren't worth the possibility of gaining followers through perceived humor (even if intentions were there.) Bad move on individual/s responsible for social media.  

[TJW014]

12 minutes ago, dseagull said:

Government agencies have been using different mediums of media for decades now, unfortunately.  

Sadly, NWS has decided (or someone else decided for them in leadership,) that it is worth doing.  Facts.  It's a societal issue. 

The National Park Service account has become one of my favorites to follow. Perfect blend of humor but also informative at the same time. Many state accounts do the same thing (NJGov) is pretty hilarious too. 

NWS can do it too. Just need an equal blend of humor and legitimate info. 

Personally I think their post was perfectly fine. It gave me a good laugh. 

[wishcast_hater]

Bingo.  Inappropriate post.   The risks aren't worth the possibility of gaining followers through perceived humor (even if intentions were there.) Bad move on individual/s responsible for social media.  

What risk? I don’t understand this generation of people who cry and complain about everything and can’t take a joke. There is nothing wrong with “not knowing” or being “unsure”. At least it’s honest rather than these losers on YouTube and FB hyping a single model run to drum up viewers. I would repost that and let the haters be damned.


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[Monty]

I have always considered the NWS to be the gold standard of forecasting and posts for lulz that look like they came from random internet kid weather page diminishes the brand. The graphic numbers shared is disappointing, I'm glad they took it down, and I hope they carry their office with the decorum and respect theyve earned and deserve going forward. 

[winterwarlock]

MEATBALLS

[dseagull]

6 minutes ago, TJW014 said:

The National Park Service account has become one of my favorites to follow. Perfect blend of humor but also informative at the same time. Many state accounts do the same thing (NJGov) is pretty hilarious too. 

NWS can do it too. Just need an equal blend of humor and legitimate info. 

Personally I think their post was perfectly fine. It gave me a good laugh. 

I hear ya.  I'm not trying to be a Debby downer.  I get the humor as well.  But the mere fact that you and I are participating on a weather forum would suggest we are able to interpret the post as humor.   The issue, is that the image may (will) be shared and then poorly interpreted by those who are unaware.  This has consequences .... (most which I find the humor in as well.  ...and lead to even better memes.)  

I'm the last person that you'll ever hear arguing for censorship.   They can post whatever they wish.  However, as a government organization, it would be prudent for them to find a more responsible way of messaging. 

Just my opinion.   We live in a slightly dumbed-down world.  Sadly, social media is more harmful than beneficial, despite the laughs that come from it.  

[coastalplainsnowman]

2 hours ago, NorthShoreWx said:

They should have said 100" then the attempt at expressing humor and maybe a wee bit of frustration would have been more obvious.  I'm ok with their post.

This is a very good point.  I'm not amped up over the topic one way or the other, however thanks to the bountiful storms of the last 20 years, 40" isn't high enough to be an obvious joke.  As we all know, we've had actual maps from not too long ago with 24-36" which verified and/or were on the *low* side.  If you said 40" in 1990, it would have been an obvious joke.  You might as well have said 50 bajiliion inches. 

 

 

[dseagull]

11 minutes ago, wishcast_hater said:

What risk? I don’t understand this generation of people who cry and complain about everything and can’t take a joke. There is nothing wrong with “not knowing” or being “unsure”. At least it’s honest rather than these losers on YouTube and FB hyping a single model run to drum up viewers. I would repost that and let the haters be damned.


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I did a poor job articulating my point.   What it comes down to is the fact that they are a tax-payer funded organization.  Id rather not see humor mixed within their social media posts, particularly when the vast majority of citizens cannot differentiate between humor and advisories.  

Simply my opinion.  I'm wrong a lot.  I guess I'm aging myself, but I'm a bit of a traditionalist, and miss the days of straight-forward relay of information from professionals (particularly tax payer funded agencies.)

[MJO812]

I really need to change my name back to Metfan4life but I can't

 Sorry

[wishcast_hater]

I really need to change my name back to Metfan4life but I can't
 Sorry

You CAN’T or WON’T?


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[rclab]

4 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

I really need to change my name back to Metfan4life but I can't

 Sorry

METMJO812FAN4LIFE …. There’s always hope and a way, Anthony. As always ….. 

[milleand]

8 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

I really need to change my name back to Metfan4life but I can't

 Sorry

How about if everyone on here somehow gets 6+ inches this weekend, the name goes back. #miracleMets

[WestBabylonWeather]

14 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

I really need to change my name back to Metfan4life but I can't

 Sorry

You just need to subscribe then you can name change 

[the_other_guy]

1 hour ago, anthonyweather said:

 
I mean realistically, they only have 180k followers. Getting posts out to grow your following organically helps down the road when it matters Imo 

I dont need government agencies that I consider the Gold Standard of anything to be social media comedians.

 

Especially because so much bullshit gets posted and reposted by people…in this case with regards to weather.

One thing they tell us about Pilot PAs…skip the jokes/slang/unprofessional opinion. It is beneath the role of the pilot and you never know who you are going to offend. 

A few years ago I was on a flight from MCI to LGA and the pilot came on the PA and said “we are gonna fly it like we stole it” It was funny. Except, the role of a pilot is to be safe and then timely. And you can bet your ass that if something happened on that flight because he was rushing, that very public PA would be used against him.

Leave the jokes to Mr G “some snow or some snow” 

NWS stick to dry “just the facts mam” reports

 

[RU848789]

1 hour ago, jm1220 said:

Was probably intended to be humorous but inappropriate especially given how fast BS gets spread on social media these days, and then people twist into misinformation. Then the panic headlines “NWS predicts up to 40” of snow this weekend”. I knew the zonked up GFS runs with 20+ amounts would be everywhere and sure enough. 

Figured most level-headed posters here would see this, which is why I shared the NWS post/graphic earlier today.  I actually saw it first on a Rutgers sports board where I post weather info by a guy who posts all kinds of nutty conspiracy crap, so I then went to the NWS-Philly FB page to see if it was real and it was and then I posted that I thought it was irresponsible.  The response was mostly derision, although 30 min later someone took the ridiculous graphic down.  I simply don't think scientific personnel responsible for public safety should be posting misleading crap - no issue with humor, but figure out a way to do that without compromising the science.  

[jdj5211]

I know it's the NAM (and I'm grasping at anything at this point) but look at the interaction with the northern piece at HR 48....I think this one will be closer

[allgame830]

Just now, jdj5211 said:

I know it's the NAM (and I'm grasping at anything at this point) but look at the interaction with the northern piece at HR 48....I think this one will be closer

When looking at NAM looking early in run for any positives is the best. Remember sampling will only get better from tonight into tomorrow.

[jdj5211]

Expansive precip shield at HR 72....low still down in Florida panhandle

[Stormlover74]

Just now, jdj5211 said:

Expansive precip shield at HR 72....low still down in Florida panhandle

It does look beefier than the other models. But it could all weaken and slide east

[Franklin0529]

Nam is no good. 

[jdj5211]

Final frame...996 off NC...sliding NE and OTS....

[mob1]

Just now, jdj5211 said:

Final frame...996 off NC...likely sliding NE but we'll have to see....

Looks terrible aloft and is hanging back far too much energy, this wouldn't yield anything good for us (other than some consultation snow showers from the northern stream). 

[Stormlover74]

2 minutes ago, jdj5211 said:

Final frame...996 off NC...sliding NE and OTS....

So close yet so far

[allgame830]

3 minutes ago, jdj5211 said:

Final frame...996 off NC...sliding NE and OTS....

Again looking at NAM past 48 is useless. Question is was there any notable changes in those early hours that could make a difference 

[Stormlover74]

Just now, allgame830 said:

Again looking at NAM past 48 is useless. Question is was there any notable changes in those early hours that could make a difference 

But it looks like everything else at this point 

[MJO812]

9 minutes ago, Franklin0529 said:

Nam is no good. 

Congrats mid Atlantic 

[allgame830]

1 minute ago, Stormlover74 said:

But it looks like everything else at this point 

That doesn’t answer the question. If there was more interaction early on or a positive in terms of leaving less energy behind in the SW that would be a plus and that’s all I would take from the NAM at this point until tomorrow night. 

[Franklin0529]

Just now, MJO812 said:

Congrats mid Atlantic 

It even sucks for them lol. They get light Snow 

[MJO812]

On 1/5/2025 at 8:24 PM, Wxoutlooksblog said:

I think a lighter more suppressed storm is favored at this time due to the fast west to east suppressed seasonal pattern but that could change. The time-frame definitely bares watching.

WX/PT

Looking good with your call